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THE SOUTHERN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food dispenser

THE SOUTHERN 1840-1842 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Mobile Food Dispenser
November 20, 2012 License License #2073639
6
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #9
CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK INSIDE THE MFD TRUCK AND MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION THAT A FOOD GRADE HOSE AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED TO SUPPLY FRESH WATER TO THE MFD TRUCK.
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A PROPER SPIGOT CONNECTION SUCH THAT THE WASTE WATER HOSE IS CONNECTED TO DISPENSE WASTE WATER PROPERLY INTO THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND PROVIDE SCREEN PROTECTORS FOR PEST CONTROL ALSO A BARRIER IS NEEDED TO SEPARATE DRIVER AREA AND THE DISPENSING AREAS.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE MFD TRUCK.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE MFD TRUCK.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE MFD TRUCK.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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